Cornwall is bracing itself for more flooding as gale force winds are expected over the high tide.

A flood alert was issued today by the Environment Agency for the north coast of Cornwall, from Land's End to Bude.

The agency is urging people to be prepared, especially at Portreath, St Ives, Perranporth, Newquay, Mawgan Porth, Porth, Polzeath and near the River Camel.

Officials say the gale force winds are likely to cause flooding at tonight's high tides, stressing that large waves could breach the seawalls.

The high tides on the north coast will occur between 8.40pm and 9pm.

"Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening," the Environment Agency wrote on its website.

"High water at St Ives is at 8:46pm, times of high water will vary along the coast. Strong force 7 west north westerly winds and large offshore waves of around 5m are forecast, which may lead to wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed locations.